Ash Trees

The emerald ash borer threatens the magnificent grove of 85 Ash trees in Morgan’s Grove Park, including the third largest green ash tree in West Virginia. It was first discovered in Michigan in 2002, although it could have arrived as much as a decade earlier on pallets from its native China.
This beetle’s larvae feed on the inner bark of the tree, killing them in as little as two to three years unless the trees are treated. Having spread its devastation to 22 central and eastern states, our beautiful old trees in Morgan’s Grove Park are at risk as the infestation has already appeared in Cacapon State Park and the closer Altona Marsh near Charles Town.

The Shepherdstown Community Club, which owns the park, is committed to doing everything we can to save these precious trees, We are calling upon you for your help. In 2014 we began to SAVE THE ASH TREES with an initial certified treatment of the 85 trees in Morgan’s Grove Park by a licensed arborist to protect these treesfrom the deadly emerald ash borer.

Please join the Shepherdstown Community Club in protecting this local treasure by making your tax deductible contribution in any amount.